13 41 500 Replacing Idle-Speed Control Valve (S54)

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Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit.

Turn off ignition.

Remove intake air manifold. Refer to 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD (S54) .

Release hose clamps (1) and detach hoses from idle-speed control valve (2).

Unlock plug (3) and detach from idle-speed control valve (2).

Release nuts.

Remove holder (4) together with idle-speed control valve (2).

Installation:

If necessary, install holder (4) with rubber damper on new idle-speed control valve.

Fig 1: Locating Idle-Speed Control Valve And Holder

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NOTE: Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit. Check stored fault messages. Rectify faults. Then clear fault memory.